Corruption & Scams
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FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness for misleading claims
On October 21, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness Product Ltd for misleading claims. Nestle India was cited for 'Lactogen Pro 1 Powder' and 'Nan Excella Pro Stage 1' regarding whey protein and HMOs. Zydus Wellness Product Ltd faced notice for 'Complan' violations of the FSS (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018.
Former IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao announced his mayoral candidacy for Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
On October 21, 2026, former IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao announced his mayoral candidacy for Vijayawada Municipal Corporation with support from the Congress, CPI, and CPI-(M). He promised 24-hour water, improved sanitation, road repairs, and flood prevention using municipal and Centre funds. Kolanukonda Shivaji and D.V. Krishna pledged party support to ensure transparent administration and city development.
MeitY forms special team to probe eMudhra security incident involving weak cryptographic keys
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) constituted a special team to investigate a security incident involving eMudhra's Public Key Infrastructure. A process flaw on April 30, 2025, resulted in weak cryptographic keys for eight intermediate authorities. While Google and Mozilla blocked affected certificates on October 17, 2026, MeitY stated that Indian Digital Signature Certificates and eSign services remain unaffected.
LNG Canada receives $33bn expansion approval as Shell, TotalEnergies face human rights allegations
LNG Canada began operations in mid-2025 in Kitimat, British Columbia, and received approval for a $33bn expansion. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government supports the project alongside Ksi Lisims LNG to counter Donald Trump's 2025 tariffs. However, Shell, TotalEnergies, and KKR face allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage in Nigeria, Mozambique, and Palestine.
Justice Khatim Reza of the Patna High Court ruled on October 6 that Meira
Justice Khatim Reza of the Patna High Court ruled on October 6 that Meira Kumar, daughter of Jagjivan Ram, is entitled to compensation for approximately 18 Kathas and 10 Dhurs of land in Patna. The court quashed a 12.04.2023 order by the District Collector, Patna which illegally cancelled her family's 60-year-old records regarding Land Acquisition Case No. 50 of 1975-76.
Patel brothers jailed for 6 years after defrauding NHS of £1.3 million
Jignesh Patel, 46, and Rahil Patel, 42, were jailed for six years each after defrauding the NHS of £1.3 million between 2014 and 2017. They used 1,639 fake prescriptions to obtain medicines like Sprycel and Noxafil from Wise Pharmacy and Actipharm Limited for resale in the European Union. Judge Justin Cole sentenced them after police seized £190,000 during a December 2017 arrest.
Annamalai slams BJP for manufacturing enemies to remain relevant like Modi's CJP era
K. Annamalai, founder of We The Leaders and former BJP Tamil Nadu president, criticized the BJP government on Wednesday for manufacturing enemies to remain relevant. He referenced Narendra Modi's 2011 statement regarding the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Ramlila Maidan. Annamalai claimed he faced attacks after questioning Delhi Police methods and noted Ashok Goel, a BJP MLA, gave the CJP free publicity.
Pakistani man arrested for selling 5.1 million counterfeit stamps, costing USPS $124m
Pakistani authorities arrested 33-year-old Faheem Akram on Tuesday for masterminding an online counterfeit operation. Akram is accused of selling more than 5.1 million counterfeit stamps costing about $2 each, causing the US Postal Service over $124m in losses since August 2023. He faces conspiracy to defraud the US and four wire fraud counts, potentially facing up to 20 years per count.
SBI admits data breach as Delhi Police arrest four for alleged firearm transport
On October 21, 2026, the Delhi High Court questioned Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of CJP. SBI admitted a data breach. Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four people for an alleged firearm transport to Tiger Shroff. CAQM imposed GRAP-1. The Supreme Court stayed a probe into Pinarayi Vijayan. Suvendu Adhikari set Durga idol rules. Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and S. Jaishankar discussed trade. Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin.
Tamil Nadu sanctions ₹71.01 crore to boost police funds and eliminate corruption
On Wednesday (October 21, 2026), the Tamil Nadu government sanctioned ₹71.01 crore to enhance police station contingency funds. Following an announcement by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the order aims to meet unforeseen expenses and eliminate corruption. Monthly funds for Light stations rose from ₹3,750 to ₹30,000, Medium from ₹6,000 to ₹40,000, and heavy stations from ₹8,250 to ₹50,000.
Georgia AG investigates Ultra Right Beer LLC after "F" rating and missing orders
In April 2023, Seth Weathers launched Ultra Right Beer LLC to target Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch customers. After partnering with Big Kettle Brewing, Weathers claimed $1 million in sales for "Fight" beer priced at $19.99. However, the Better Business Bureau gave them an "F" rating. Georgia attorney general Chris Carr opened an investigation after customers reported missing orders and lack of refunds.
UK to deploy Typhoon jets and A400M aircraft to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis
The British Ministry of Defence announced it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets, an A400M transport aircraft, and advisers to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis attacks. This follows a military bond dating back to the 1915 Treaty of Darin with King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud. The UK also extended air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi operations in Yemen.
